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Our Cuvée Alexandre Carmenere from "La Isla" (The Island) was planted in 1998 in a special area of our Apalta Estate, coming from a selection of pre- phylloxera old vines that are one of the main components of Clos Apalta. We waited for 11 years to create this first Cuvée Carmenere, so the vines reached balance and the wine reflect this condition: concentration, soft tannins and flavors so typical of this great variety.

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Our Cuvée Alexandre Carmenere from "La Isla" (The Island) was planted in 1998 in a special area of our Apalta Estate, coming from a selection of pre- phylloxera old vines that are one of the main components of Clos Apalta. We waited for 11 years to create this first Cuvée Carmenere, so the vines reached balance and the wine reflect this condition: concentration, soft tannins and flavors so typical of this great variety.